By Ovat Abeng
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Aderemi Adeoye, has pledged to offer scholarship to the all round best graduating Junior Secondary School three (JSS3), students of Total Child School, Awka.
The Commissioner gave the pledged when the school management pay him a courtesy call in his office at the State Police Command Headquarters Amawbia, on Tuesday.
He said ‘if the lucky student sustained the performance to SS1 class, he/she would be sponsored through out the secondary School Education.
He said the scholarship is part of his humanitarian contribution for a better Nigeria and also to encouraged education among youths.
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According to him, the scholarship, which is for JSS3 student only, would run from JSS3 to SS3 uniteruptely depending on the student performance.
He noted that for now, “The best three performing JSS3 students of the school will get the sum of N200,000 each while three best performing JSS2 students would get N100,000 each respectively.
He said that the gesture was also part of his personal social responsibility, in line with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s free education policy in the state.
“I have passion for the school because of your dedication to your studies. I have seen several students on the road during school hours, but I have not seen any of your students. The spirit of academics you exhibit has paid off.
“Education is the best starting point for your future endeavors. Take your studies seriously. Don’t allowed peer pressure to distract you. Know your natural attributes so that you will be happy in future. As leaders of tomorrow, you must start your leadership preparation seriously now. Make truth, obedient passion, and dedication your moving train, if you must succeed in life.
The CP while commending the school management for the visit, promised to sustained the gesture whether as Police Office or ordinary citizen, once he is alive.
The Principal of the School, Evang. Udoh Joy, thanked the Commissioner’s generosity, urging other well-to-do Nigerians to emulate such a gesture.
“The School Head Girl, (JSS3), Ms Offor Ifeoma Doris, who responded on behalf of the pupils, also appreciated CP Adeoye for the gesture, pledging improved commitment to their studies to justify the pledged.
